Prison Truth: The Story of the San Quentin News by William J. Drummond (English)

Description: Prison Truth by William J. Drummond San Quentin State Prison, Californias oldest prison and the nations largest, is notorious for once holding Americas most dangerous prisoners. But in 2008, the Bastille-by-the-Bay became a beacon for rehabilitation through the prisoner-run newspaper the San Quentin News.Prison Truth tells the story of how prisoners, many serving life terms, transformed the prison climate from what Johnny Cash called a living hell to an environment that fostered positive change in inmates lives. Award-winning journalist William J. Drummond takes us behind bars, introducing us to Arnulfo García, the visionary prisoner who led the revival of the newspaper. Drummond describes how the San Quentin News, after a twenty-year shutdown, was recalled to life under an enlightened warden and the small group of local retired newspaper veterans serving as advisers, which Drummond joined in 2012. Sharing how officials cautiously and often unwittingly allowed the newspaper to tell the stories of the incarcerated, Prison Truth illustrates the power of prison media to humanize the experiences of people inside penitentiary walls and to forge alliances with social justice networks seeking reform. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Flap "Who would have thought that the dreaded Q, San Quentin Prison, would come to serve as a model for an enlightened penal system and some of the best values of professional journalism? William J. Drummond, an enlightened citizen and a sterling reporter, proves to be the right man to tell the tale. Its just what the country needs."--Ted Koppel, award-winning broadcast journalist and former anchor of ABCs Nightline "Drummond has achieved something astonishing. He gives us prison journalism as a unique window onto a world that pulls us all in. His compelling storytelling reveals a vastly diverse lineup of characters who remind us that separation is an illusion. This fine book calls us to a kinship with each other. Its message is needed now more than ever."--Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries "In a criminal justice system thats far more focused on punishment and revenge than on rehabilitation, the journalists of the San Quentin News show us what incarcerated people are capable of achieving when the system chooses to believe and invest in them. Prison Truth gives us a tantalizing peek at how our system could look. Its a must-read for everyone whos interested in achieving true prison reform."--Susan Burton, author of Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Wome n and founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project "Drummond guides us through a number of surprising and fascinating intersections between journalism, public opinion, mass incarceration, race, prison reform, and human redemption in a way that no other author has and very few, if any, could. He argues persuasively that prison newspapers and the transformative power they have over inmates can be a powerful tool for rehabilitation. But Prison Truth goes well beyond the many academic treatments that have been written on these topics. While Drummond deftly lays out the historical, social, and political trends that have shaped official policy on prisons as well as public opinion about them, he weaves in his personal experiences and impressions to tell a story--part social science, part memoir--that is truly special."--Tom Johnson, former president of CNN and former publisher of the Los Angeles Times "Drummond traces the history and significance of prison journalism in transforming individual lives and institutional culture. He demonstrates that those caught up in a meaningless existence, given half a chance, can find their own voice and make their own meaning. Prison Truth should be on every wardens bookshelf, as an inspiration and a blueprint."--Wilbert Rideau, author of In the Place of Justice: A Story of Punishment and Deliverance and former editor of the Angolite " Prison Truth offers an authentic view of prison journalism and the prison experience that is replete with compelling narratives and thoughtful analysis. San Quentin is an iconic American prison, in part because of its role in the history of prison journalism. This book does justice to that history and offers a valuable guide to understanding the truths that emerge from the world of those we imprison and try to exclude from our cultural narratives."--Robert Johnson, American University Author Biography William J. Drummond is Professor of Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. His award-winning career includes stints at the Louisville Courier-Journal, where he covered the civil rights movement, and the Los Angeles Times, where he was a local reporter, then bureau chief in New Delhi and Jerusalem, and later a Washington correspondent. He was appointed a White House Fellow by then president Gerald R. Ford and later became Jimmy Carters associate press secretary. He joined NPR in 1977 and became the founding editor of Morning Edition. At UC Berkeley, Drummond was awarded the 2016 Leon A. Henkin Award for his distinguished service and exceptional commitment to the educational development of students from groups who are underrepresented in the academy. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments PART I A primer on prison 1. Overview 2. Prison Voices Heard 3. Soledad Brothers 4. Kennedy to Cleaver 5. The Primary Election 6. The Johnny Cash Myth 7. A West Oakland Murder 8. The Lee Commission and the "Tough-on-Crime" Era 9. The San Quentin News 10. The Founding Fathers 11. Media Recognition 12. Sam Robinson 13. Race in the Prison Newsroom 14. The Key Players PART II The characters in the newsroom 15. Arnulfo García 16. Glenn Bailey 17. Juan Haines 18. Rahsaan Thomas 19. Richard (Bonaru) Richardson 20. Watani Stiner 21. Kevin Sawyer 22. Asians in the Newsroom 23. Aly Tamboura 24. Little Nicks Story 25. He Came to Me in a Dream PART III How it all came together 26. The Press in Prison 27. Philanthropy 28. The Forums 29. A New Narrative PART IV Moving forward 30. Journalism and Rehabilitation 31. The Campus and the Prison 32. Is This Scalable? 33. The Hero with a Thousand Faces 34. Epilogue Notes 281 Bibliography Index Review "Prison Truth chronicles Drummonds past, along with the remarkable efforts by San Quentin Prison inmates to document their circumstances—and in so doing, achieve rehabilitation through introspection and expression. . . . [The book] comes at a time when the debate around incarceration has been rapidly shifting, fueled as much by the exorbitant cost of confining inmates as by concerns about reconciliation and rehabilitation." * Los Angeles Times *"For anyone concerned with the prison reform movement, it is critical to engage with the media portrayals of inmates. And for that, Prison Truth is an essential book. Today, inmates write their own stories, and it is more important than ever." * Los Angeles Review of Books *"Prison Truth examines the advantages of having stories told by people directly affected by incarceration. The resulting news narratives are from the vantage point of embedded reporters." * San Quentin News * Review Quote " Prison Truth chronicles Drummonds past, along with the remarkable efforts by San Quentin Prison inmates to document their circumstances -- and in so doing, achieve rehabilitation through introspection and expression.... [The book] comes at a time when the debate around incarceration has been rapidly shifting, fueled as much by the exorbitant cost of confining inmates as by concerns about reconciliation and rehabilitation." Details ISBN0520298365 Author William J. Drummond ISBN-10 0520298365 ISBN-13 9780520298361 Format Hardcover Imprint University of California Press Subtitle The Story of the San Quentin News Place of Publication Berkerley Country of Publication United States Pages 344 Short Title Prison Truth Language English Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-01-07 UK Release Date 2020-01-07 AU Release Date 2020-01-07 NZ Release Date 2020-01-07 US Release Date 2020-01-07 Illustrations 12 b-w images Publisher University of California Press DEWEY 070.44986927 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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